About

Helping moms navigate returning to work, building a career, and managing the chaos of mom life

Hi, I’m Laura, a working mom and wife defining the line of that happy balance that we’re all searching for.

A working mom of two young kids, career aspirations and goals, and transforming in the woman I’m truly meant to be.

Returning to work after babies? Way harder than anyone ever prepared me for.

Balancing career ambition with mom guilt? Two very conflicting drivers.

Trying to figure out who I am after becoming a mom? That’s been the biggest challenge of them all.

I wanted to create this space because I couldn’t find enough real, honest conversations about this stage of life:

• Returning to work after maternity leave
• Rebuilding your confidence
• Managing the mental load of a Career Mom
• And staying true to your career ambitions without burning out

I’m share what I’ve learned, and what I’m still learning along the way, so other moms don’t have to figure it all out on their own. 

Here you’ll find:

• Honest reflections on working mom life
• Proven advice for returning to work
• Small changes to make your day to day run smoother
• Unfiltered talk about the parts no one warns you about

My parenting style leans gentle and attachment-based, but I’m also human. I’ve had the not-so-proud moments, the snaps, the guilt, the questioning whether I’m doing any of this right. Being a working mom means constantly walking the line between presence and survival. And I know I’m not alone in that.

I’ve lived through a lot: grief, fertility struggles, high-risk births, domestic violence, and estrangement. And through it all, I’ve found healing in storytelling and a true sense of achievement in helping other moms through this stage of life.

If you’re in this life stage too, you’re not alone. 

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Looking for something specific? Here’s where to find it:

• Parenting: Reflections on gentle parenting, birth stories, and navigating motherhood’s highs and lows.
  👉 Parenting Posts

• Self-Care: Tips and personal stories on prioritizing well-being amidst the chaos of working mom life.
  👉 Self-Care Posts

• Work & Career: Insights into balancing a professional career with motherhood, including returning to work after maternity leave.
  👉 Work Posts

• Domestic Violence: Sharing my journey and resources to support others facing similar challenges.
  👉 My Domestic Violence Story

Feel free to explore these sections, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or just want to connect.